Summary Bandai Namco, the Japanese media giant behind titles likeTekkenandElden Ring, has reportedly let go of over 100 employees over the past year. Layoffs have plagued the gaming industry in recent years, hitting both indie studios and large corporations alike. WhileBandai Namcohas not officially stated that it’s faced the same fate, it seems many staff members have left the company one way or another. DespiteBandai Namco’s strong lineup of upcoming releases in 2025, the last year has been challenging for the company....

TheBatman: Arkhamfranchise broke new ground for the superhero video game genre. For the most part,Batman: Arkham Asylumand its sequels struck a perfect balance of having grounded stories, characters, and action, while also not being afraid to explore some of the more obscure parts of theCaped Crusader’s rogue’s gallery. Last year’sBatman: Arkham Shadowcontinued to build upon that legacy. A prequel set six months afterBatman: Arkham Origins,Batman: Arkham Shadowsees a Roger Craig Smith-voiced Batman hunting down the elusive “Rat King....

Summary InMarvel Rivals, there are several strategies for achieving victory, such as healing to keep your team alive or charging in as a vanguard. One effective tactical approach involves flanking the enemy team or the main objective by attacking from the sides, corners, or from above and below. Whether it is through special abilities or the character’s natural speed and agility, some characters are more effective at getting behind enemy lines than others....

It’s no hyperbole to say thatStardew Valleyhas completelychanged the landscapeof the gaming industry. Cozy, slow-paced games have always had a place in the world, butStardew Valleyhelped to hurtle the genre into the mainstream and bring this style of game to an entirely new generation of gamers. Now available on just about every modern platform, including mobile devices, this game shows no sign of slowing down. But for mobile users, the pickings for high quality games can be rather slim....

Summary Exciting battles, compelling character arcs, brilliant designs-Narutoreally does have it all, but where it arguably shines most is its villains. No villain inNarutoorNaruto Shippudenwants to destroy the world just because they can. Each of them has a very specific ideology they see as the best way to reach a peaceful world, and in trying to convey these ideas, the villains have let out quite a few impactful lines that have stuck with many fans since they were first said in the story....

Summary Many players have fond memories of bygone days when co-op on a single screen was a fixture in video games, often in split-screen form.Teaming up with a friendand tackling enemies together, or competing with one another for bragging rights, enjoying a game together in the same room in co-op multiplayer is one of the most fun experiences players can have in gaming. Sony’s juggernaut PlayStation 2 is full of excellent multiplayer games....

Summary Thebest role-playing gamesknow how to ease players into their world without overwhelming them with content. These RPGs are all the more memorable because players can explore the world at their own pace instead of feeling like they have to explore massive sandboxes and accomplish everything they set their minds to. With the RPG genre more popular than ever, it’s easy to see why players would seek out games that are dripping with lore without making them feel like outsiders to the ongoing events....

Summary Pick a big movie from the 80s or 90s, and there’s a good chance that it had a video game tie-in of some sort. The same goes for popular cartoons, too, and other licensed-based products. It was seemingly an easy market to get into on the NES,SNES, and beyond. 90s kids in particular had a lot of bad birthdays and Christmases over poorly made licensed games being handed over as presents....

Heroes of Hammerwatch 2gives you the choice of four classes to start a new game with, and each of them have their strengths. Depending on your playstyle, they’re all viable at different stages of the game and have some fun abilities which let you get through the levels with some ease. However, when you’re first starting out, it might be a little daunting to try and pick the best class to make sure you can unlock everything for your town....

Summary TheBladeMCU reboot has undergone significant changes in the years since it was announced, and a new rumor claims the latest adjustments involve the film’s villain. Since Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige and Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali announced the new BladeMCUmovie at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, the reboot has had difficulty moving from development to production. The project has seen multiple writers and directors depart, with a handful of actors exiting due to the production delays....

Summary Castlevania NocturneSeason 2 finally arrived on Netflix and took us back to the French Revolution. The new season picked up right where Season 1 left off, with theappearance of Alucard, the Son of Dracula. Compared to the first one, the second season flexed fast-paced storytelling. Erzsebet Báthory is too big of a threat to be handled alone, so Richer takes the help of Marie, Annette, Juste, and Alucard to defeat the Vampire Goddess....

WhenCivilization 7’s Exploration Age comes to an end, players will lose access to a significant number of resources, as they will turn into Factory Resources. This means that they need to build Factories to utilize them. Therefore, during the Modern Age, fans will find themselves setting up tons of Rail Stations in order to get Factory Resources in their settlements. However, some problems will arise if players find themselves wanting to connect two Rail Stations that are separated by water....

Summary Resolution Games has revealedDemeo x Dungeons and Dungeons: Battlemarked. The upcoming title combines theDungeons and Dragonsuniverse with the Swedish developer’s own role-playing system. Demeois a dungeon-crawling virtual reality gamethat originally debuted on PC in May 2021 before receiving a PlayStation VR2 port two years later. In early 2024, Wizards of the Coast and Resolution Games announced a partnership that would see the Swedish company make an officially licensedDnDVR game....